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Decked Out Apartment Living Room For A Swank Young Couple

April 4, 2018
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Hey y’all! I’ve got another Room Remix to share & this time it’s part of the Spring Into Action Blog Hop!  If this is your 1st time here, welcome in!  If you’re visiting from Ola’s …

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Finding Inspiration For A Kid’s Media Room

March 8, 2018
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When we moved into our current home 2 years ago, we had to set some priorities about which spaces needed to be setup first.  Once everyone’s bedrooms were in place at least, we had some …

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How to Make Houston Feel Like Home (Inside and Out!)

March 7, 2018
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This post was kindly written by Bellhops Moving Company. Houston has a lot to offer newcomers. From it’s affordable real estate prices to its booming job market, people are drawn to Houston for a range of …

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7 Easy Budget Friendly Interior Design Tricks to Transform Your Kitchen

January 12, 2018
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I have a service called the Xtraordinary Room Remix where I makeover a room for a specified budget by making small changes with big impact. I’ve just wrapped a kitchen project that is bigger than …

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A Builder Basic Kitchen Goes Semi-Custom

January 11, 2018
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Happy 2018 y’all! I am excited about what this year has in store.  After spending most of 2017 out on IR with a broken foot, I finally got the go ahead to kick off my …

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Why Is Interior Design So Important?

November 20, 2017
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It’s a quote about education, but I think it applies to the person as a whole.  To life overall. What does it have to do with design? Why is interior design & decorating so important? …

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Sustainable Living Rooms
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How to Create a Beautiful Sustainable Living Room

October 18, 2017
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Following up on my Living Room Layout Guide I wanted to show you a practical way to create a beautiful sustainable living room. There are 3 things I hear regularly when it comes to sourcing …

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10 Simple & Affordable Sustainable Kitchen Essentials

September 20, 2017
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Do you ever think “I’d go green if it weren’t so expensive”? If you are a home cook, you may even think the only way to be sustainable in the kitchen is through your food …

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Recovering From Hurricane Harvey

September 1, 2017
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Houston is the biggest small town in the world. For as big as we are, we know no strangers.  In the past week, Hurricane Harvey dumped a ton of water on Texas – trillions of gallons. …

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How To Plan Your Living Room Layout

July 25, 2017
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Everyone I know wants to walk into their homes at the end of the day and feel a sense relief, take in the air & say “ahhh it’s SO good to be home, love every …

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Hey y'all, I'm N’Ckyola [ní-ˈkō-lä]. Some friends call me Nikki. Nice to meet you. Come on in, grab a drink and let’s visit for a while! I'm a southern girl & a creative introvert who loves food & wine, paint & power tools.

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  • Why is everyone so surprised to see cookbooks in my kitchen?  Do people not use cookbooks anymore?  I love mine. 
My friends even gift me the best cookbooks - they know me so well. 
And I actually still have my Grandmother's original Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook © 1950!! That thing is pure cooking gold!
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I know I can't be the only one still using these?!
  • Of course I wear workout gear in the #garden. Don’t you?
I heard it’s great exercise... plus this is the only cardio y’all are gonna get from me. 😂
I’m tired already!  Happy Sunday y’all. 
And Happy #earthday2018
  • This almost never happens... the kitchen is CLOSED for the rest of the day! 
By 10 a.m. I'd cooked breakfast & made 5 dozen cookies for the boys' fishing trip.  I'm done for the day so I'm about to takeover the kid's media room & do... WHATever I want to do! ;-) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Happy Saturday y'all!
  • I like the challenge of making delicious & easy weeknight meals using as few ingredients as possible not including the basics (like salt, pepper, turmeric, onions & garlic - I put that ish in everything!).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Next to sushi & shrimp 'n' grits, this is one of my family's favorites & can be made so many different ways.  AND cleanup is easy!  It's 1 skillet Chicken & Orzo.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Get the recipe #ontheblog & make it your own.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#makeityourown #weeknightdinner #weeknightmeals #easyweeknightdinner
  • I’m never quite happy with paint lines. Tape is supposed to help but it only makes things worse for me & I end up free handing it anyway. 
This is my last round of touch ups on the ceiling in my foyer & I’ll be DONE! With this project anyway... I’m leaving no project undone in 2018!
Happy Humpday y’all.
  • I love kitchens & this is 1 of my favorite makeovers! Swipe left to see the before & after from another view. Then head over to the blog to get all the details of this kitchen makeover.
Link in bio - http://bit.ly/XbDKithenMakeover
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If you cook everyday like I do, you will want do do it in style in a kitchen like this!
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  • Agreed. The architect had his fair share of issues, but being brilliant wasn't 1 of them. #99problemsbutdesignaintone  You gotta know when too little is not enough, when enough is enough, & when too much is more than enough. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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  • Never be afraid to take the plunge into color. It's the perfect way to bring your personality into any space. If you don't like it you can change it, move it, switch it up.  Nothing is ever permanent.
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#color #coloryourhome #makehomeyours #becreative #loveyourspace #loveyourhome  #home #homedecor #homemakeover #residentialdesign #greendesign #interiordesign #interiordetails #persuepretty #flashesofdelight #nastolgia #recordplayer #MyInstax #decorator #interiordesigner #houstoninteriordesigner #cypressdesigner #blackinteriordesigner #sustainable #sustainablestyle #designblogger 
#apartmenttherapy by #XtraordinaryByDesign 
#Solopreneur #MyCreativeBiz
  • Inexpensive & fun. Paint, textiles, art... there are so many ways to bring in color so just have fun with it. ...
Sent via @planoly #planoly #home #homedecor #homemakeover #residentialdesign #greendesign #renovation #interiordesign #decorator #interiordesigner #houstoninteriordesigner #cypressdesigner #blackinteriordesigner #sustainable #sustainablestyle #designblogger #onetofollow #XtraordinaryByDesign #Solopreneur #MyCreativeBiz #EntrepreneurLife  #HomeBusiness #DesignQuotes
  • It's a fact!  Whether you're wearing it, sitting on it, wrapped up in it or staring at it on the walls.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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  • Everyone knows I love color & love to paint.  This is 1 reason, another is impact - painting is the easiest & most cost-effective way to update a space with impact.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I've had a love affair with Navy for the last 2 years!  Partial to @sherwinwilliams Naval.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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  • I truly have no idea where this picture came from, so if someone recognizes it let me know.
I wanted to post this because I love the use of color in this space - on both the table & the walls.
A lot of times people try to be too matchy-matchy.  Drives me bananas. 
This is a great example of using 2 strong colors that don't "match" but are in similar (analogous) color families (3 really, when you include the light it's a split complimentary).
Yes I am a color nerd & yes I still own a color wheel.  #dontjudgeme ...
#color #coloryourhome #paintedfurniture #home #homedecor #homemakeover #residentialdesign #greendesign #renovation #interiordesign #interiordetails #persuepretty #decorator #interiordesigner #houstoninteriordesigner #cypressdesigner #blackinteriordesigner #sustainable #sustainablestyle #designblogger #onetofollow #XtraordinaryByDesign #Solopreneur #MyCreativeBiz #EntrepreneurLife  #HomeBusiness
  • The less is more vs. more is more debate will go on forever.  Most of the time it depends on the day, the client, or just how I'm feeling. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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  • Have y'all seen LEGO Architecture yet?! I first saw these in 2016 planning my green gift guide & I am still in awe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If they make a #Houston set I am definitely getting that!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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